Respublika Song Festival 2016

Respublika Song Festival is an annual music festival in Respublika. It is one of the most popular shows in the country and the best artists from not only Respublika but also from other countries aswell take part in this festival every year. For the first time, the winner of the festival will represent Respublika in Maia Song Contest.

Format
10 songs will participate in the festival. There will be 3 rounds: In the 1st round, all the participating songs will take part. Juries from various Maia countries will decide which 7 songs go through to the 2nd Round. In the 2nd Round 7 songs will compete for 4 places in the 3rd (and Final) Round. As in the 1st Round, the international jury will vote for their favourite songs. Finally, in the 3rd round, Maia countries will be welcomed again to vote and choose the winner of Respublika Song Festival 2016 and the representer of Respublika in Maia Song Contest 6.

Entries
Following the conclusion of the submission periods, R2+ revealed that they had received 487 entries in total. These were narrowed down by a 10-member selection panel alongside executives of the organisation in a bid to pick the best songs.

1st Round
The playlist can be found here. The Voting System: 12-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 points.

Voters:
 * Arkaystia
 * Emionia
 * Flowek
 * Izola
 * Kashykia
 * Klapaucius
 * Perlamuhay
 * Samavia

2nd Round
The playlist can be found here. The Voting System: 12-10-8-7-6-5-4 points.

Voters:
 * Arkaystia
 * Emionia
 * Flowek
 * Izola
 * Kashykia
 * Lianistan
 * Klapaucius
 * Perlamuhay
 * Samavia

3rd Round
The playlist can be found here. The Voting System: 12-10-8-7 points.

Voters:
 * Arkaystia
 * Emionia
 * Flowek
 * Izola
 * Kashykia
 * Lianistan
 * Klapaucius
 * Perlamuhay
 * Samavia